Afterlife Research

Books or links in bold were used as references in articles. *Starred books or links are personal favorites and highly recommended. References are being updated regularly as I accumulate new knowledge and wisdom. New books or links in the last 3 months are marked accordingly. I welcome all suggestions for new references.

Loyd Auerbach

A researcher into a number of subjects including the paranormal, supernatural, parapsychology, anthropology, life after death and spirit mediums. He is on the board of directors at the Rhine Research Center, which is at the forefront of consciousness and psychic research. He regularly travels the country to work with amateur paranormal researchers and to give lectures. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and also teaches academic courses in parapsychology.

Dr. Stafford Betty

A researcher into the afterlife, he has published many books, essays, and articles. He uses spirit communications with mediums to give us a vision of what the other side is and to explain the purpose of life, which is to grow the soul. He is a professor of religious studies at California State University in Bakersfield and also has a blog at the Huffington Post.

*Sylvia Browne

A popular psychic, medium, channel and spiritual teacher, she is well-known for her many predictions. Although controversial at times, her philosophies and teachings mirror new age and modern esoteric spiritual teachers. Her information is channeled by her spirit guide, known as Francine, with teachings revolving around the purpose for life, what life on the spiritual planes are like, the paranormal and decoding ancient mysteries. We are all God experiencing universal knowledge through physical form, done by choice as many times as we wish, for the growth of our soul. She passed away in 2013.

Barry Eaton

A well-known TV and radio personality from Australia, he is also a psychic medium. His experiences, readings on others and research show us how to communicate with the afterlife and what our purpose for coming into a physical body is, including how we incarnate into soul groups in one lifetime after another. He also hosts a radio show and has published many documentary films, commercials, and corporate presentations.

Dr. Edith Fiore

A psychologist and hypnotherapist who specializes in helping souls who do not cross over into the spiritual planes immediately after physical death and can ‘attach’ themselves to a physical being. These souls are usually on a lower vibrational level because of drug and alcohol abuse or extreme illness while they were in a physical body. She releases these souls and allows them to cross peacefully to the higher spiritual planes. She is also a past life regression therapist and travels as a lecturer and teacher of her methods.

Dr. Elena Gabor

A certified medical hypnotherapist and a researcher into the human conscious and subconscious mind, she holds many certifications in hypnotherapy and instruction. Her work explores the mysteries of consciousness, life after death and healing without the use of medications. Her pioneering techniques are opening doors into the realms of the afterlife, past lives, and the universal consciousness. She also conducts workshops and holds certification programs in hypnotherapy.

Roberta Grimes

A business attorney and spiritual teacher, she is known for her research into the afterlife and evidence that has been presented since the 19th century which has been forgotten or ignored. Putting together consistent information from quantum physics, consciousness research, ancient writings and afterlife research, she teaches us how reality works, the nature of God and the purpose for our lives. She details the many ways in which spirit beings contact us and ways we can contact them. She travels the country as a speaker and also has her own radio show.

Annamaria Hemingway

A spiritual counselor and teacher, she bridges the gap between ancient cultural myths and religious practices to contemporary NDEs and outlines what we have understood throughout history about consciousness. She shows that death has become taboo in our modern society but it is something that should be better understood as an integral part of life. As a member of the International Association of Near-Death Studies, she has authored several books, travels the country as a lecturer and also holds workshops.

Dr. Annie Kagan

A songwriter and chiropractor, she tells the story of the unexpected death of her brother Billy. Through communications with her deceased brother, she offers evidence that the soul survives death. Her book ‘The Afterlife of Billy Fingers’ recounts this after-death communication. She has also done numerous radio interviews.

Jon Klimo

One of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of channeling, he is also known for his research into consciousness, parapsychology, ufology and fringe science. His uses his multi-disciplinary approach to develop a unified wisdom of all-that-is with the role of consciousness and spirit in physical space-time and spiritual dimensions. He has given numerous presentations on a wide array of subjects and appeared on many television and radio shows.

Ian Lawton

A writer and researcher, he began his career specializing in ancient history and esoteric topics. He has since become a well-known spiritual philosopher and one of the world’s leading authorities in the interlife (life between lives). His work focuses on rational spirituality, which is a grounded, evidence-based and logical alternative to an atheist or materialist worldview. He also has established a ‘super soul’ spirituality which takes you to your true divinity, that of God, as well as understanding the Law of Attraction and personal accountability rather than blaming an outside force or traditional views of karma. His work is on the leading edge of 21’st Century spirituality and a deeper purpose for our physical lives.

Tobias McGriff

A filmmaker, historian and paranormal researcher, he is regarded as the voice for all things strange in America’s Most Haunted City – Savannah, GA. He is an expert on a wide range of subjects, including haunted locations, paranormal investigations, voodoo culture and supernatural science. He is the founder of Blue Orb Ghost Tours, named Savannah’s best ghost tour and also hosts his own radio show. He is also a member of the Rhine Research Center and has helped to create afterlife research technology with his colleagues. He appears regularly on TV and radio shows, including the TV show Haunted Highway.

Bob Olson

An afterlife investigator and psychic medium researcher, he is a former skeptic and private investigator. He uses his skills to test evidence and interpret data in many areas including psychic mediumship, past-life regression, remote viewing and channeling. He has interviewed hundreds of people who have had NDEs, OBEs, past life recalls and other afterlife phenomena. He put together his list of best psychic mediums and also offers a course for mediums and psychics.

Dr. Mark Pitstick

A doctor, theologian, and counselor, he has been helping many suffering and dying people in hospitals and medical health centers since the 1970s. His research into what happens after we die and why we are here is based off evidence and many transformative experiences. He is certified in Past Life Regression Therapy by *Dr. Brian Weiss and in Facilitated After-Death Contact technique by *Dr. Raymond Moody. He has given many workshops on spiritual awareness and optimal wellness as well as appearing on many radio shows.

Dr. Gary Schwartz

A professor of psychology, medicine, neurology, psychiatry and surgery who has published hundreds of scientific papers. He provides evidence-based research for the existence of a greater spiritual reality. Through laboratory controlled conditions, he provides verifiable information from mediums about living and deceased people as well as energy healing experiments. His research provides a clearer picture of what the spiritual realm is like and is helping to bridge the gap between science and spirituality. He has appeared on many popular TV and radio shows and authored many books.

Tony Stubbs

A master teacher and ghostwriter, he has provided some of the most popular works on spirituality, death, and NDEs. He outlines how souls design all aspects of their lives on the physical planes. As a student of the *Michael Teachings, he provides in-depth insight into our reasons for choosing to come into a physical body and the reasons why it is important that we continue to evolve. Leaving traditional organized religion behind and referring to it as a grand deception, his work is about revealing the truth and using your own judgment.

Emanuel Swedenborg

A renowned scientist of his time, he studied many hard sciences including anatomy and physiology but was also a devoted Christian. He claimed to be in contact with spiritual entities, where he experienced many metaphysical realms such as OBEs, NDEs, and visions of ‘heaven’ and ‘hell’. His many spiritual writings still affect contemporary researchers such as the father of the NDE, *Dr. Raymond Moody. He presents his ideas in a logical form, a draws examples from everyday life and proof of his revelations. He passed away in 1772.

Dr. Jamie Turndorf

Known as ‘Dr. Love’ she is a popular relationship expert who developed a groundbreaking form of grief therapy that helps people resolve issues and reconnect with loved ones who have passed on. She discovered her technique after experiencing her deceased husband’s presence and reconnection, often manifesting in front of other people. Her message is that heaven is a state, not a place, and loved ones who have passed on can give their support and love no matter how long they have been away from the physical planes. We can also work out conflicts that may not have been resolved during their physical lives. She has appeared on numerous major TV and radio shows and hosts her own radio show.

James Van Praagh

One of the most popular and accurate spiritual mediums and clairvoyants in the world, he is a well-respected pioneer in his field. His contributions have brought worldwide awareness to the public about life on the spiritual planes and communications with those that have passed on. He has appeared on numerous television and radio shows and has regularly worked with popular world leaders and entertainment celebrities as a consultant and spiritual leader.

Dr. Jan W. Vandersande

A physicist, professor and wall street analyst, he is best known for his research into the afterlife. Having his own experiences with trance mediums and channelers, he has witnessed many psychic phenomena and has published over 80 scientific articles. His research takes over a century of literature and testimony and combines them with modern-day accounts and investigations to present a compelling case for life after death.